What are the rules that apply to contingency fee agreements common in personal injury claims and lawsuits? In Nova Scotia, contingency fee agreement between lawyers and clients are regulated by Rule 77.14 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. Some of the mandatory requirements of Rule 77.14 are as follows:
Contingency fee agreements are the most common arrangement for hiring a lawyer in a personal injury case in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and in North America for that matter. The key feature of the contingency fee agreement is that the lawyer's legal fees are conditional (contingent) on success. For example, most contingency fee agreement state the client will not have to pay legal fees… Continue reading
If you or a family member has been seriously injured in an accident, hiring the right lawyer is one of the most important decisions you will have to make. This is the first in a series of articles, in which I will discuss the various things you should consider when hiring a lawyer for… Continue reading
David Brannen is a personal injury lawyer from Halifax, Nova Scotia who practices exclusively in the areas of personal injury and insurance cases. Read More.
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David Brannen is a Personal Injury Lawyer with the Halifax Office of Cantini Law Group, located at:
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TEL: 902-420-9577 | TOLL FREE: 1-800-606-2529 | FAX: 902-482-5210 | dbrannen@cantini.com
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